MONARCHS at Florida Repertory Theatre
Dates: 5/2/2026 - 5/3/2026
📍 Theatre: Florida Repertory Theatre
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Set in the fall of 1935, Monarchs follows Mae and John Monarch as they leave behind sharecropping in the South in search of a better life in Chicago, just before the birth of their second child. However, their expectations clash with harsh realities when their teenage son encounters trouble back home in Mississippi, putting a strain on their marriage and finances. With the support of their nosy neighbors, the couple navigates the challenges of the Great Migration while striving to maintain their dreams and family bonds. The play is written by Kelundra Smith and directed by Karen Stephens.
Cast and Creative Team for MONARCHS at Florida Repertory Theatre
Creative Team
Stuart Brown
Director
Karen Stephens
Director
Celine Rosenthal
Director
Lee Moore
Sponsor
Dee Whited
Sponsor
Darlene Arnold
Sponsor
Naomi Bloom
Sponsor
Judy Weiner
Sponsor
Dominic Finocchiaro
Playwright
Annette Trossbach
Director
Kenneth Jones
Playwright
Kelundra Smith
Playwright
Stephen Spotswood
Playwright
Jenny Stafford
Playwright
Jason Parrish
Director
News About MONARCHS at Florida Repertory Theatre
Florida Repertory Theatre Unveils Casting & Directors for PLAYLAB 2026
April 27, 2026 Florida Repertory Theatre announced directors and casts for its 2026 PLAYLAB Festival of New Works, featuring five new play readings by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford at the Historic Arcade Theatre in Fort Myers.
Playwrights & Titles Revealed For The 2026 PlayLab Festival
April 06, 2026 Florida Repertory Theatre announced five plays selected for its 2026 PlayLab Festival of New Works, running April 30–May 3 in Fort Myers. Works by Dominic Finocchiaro, Kenneth Jones, Kelundra Smith, Stephen Spotswood, and Jenny Stafford are featured.About the Theatre
Florida Repertory Theatre Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What shows are coming up next at Florida Repertory Theatre?
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS DRANK HERE (4/30/26-5/3/26)
HALFS (5/1/26-5/3/26)
THE LAST GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (5/2/26-5/3/26)
AHOY-HOY: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do (5/3/26-5/3/26)
HALFS (5/1/26-5/3/26)
THE LAST GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (5/2/26-5/3/26)
AHOY-HOY: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do (5/3/26-5/3/26)
What shows have played recently at Florida Repertory Theatre?
AHOY-HOY: A Play About That Relatable Feeling When Someone Else Invents the Telephone Three Hours Before You Do (05/03/26-05/03/26)
THE LAST GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (05/02/26-05/03/26)
HALFS (05/01/26-05/03/26)
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS DRANK HERE (04/30/26-05/03/26)
Stand-up Comedy Nights (10/17/25-11/28/25)
Shrek, The Musical, Jr. (09/12/25-09/21/25)
Gid Pool and Mark Klein (01/17/25-01/24/25)
Toast to Season 27 (09/30/24-09/30/24)
Freaky Friday - A New Musical (09/27/24-09/29/24)
RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH (03/21/23-04/23/23)
THE LAST GREAT ESCAPE ARTIST (05/02/26-05/03/26)
HALFS (05/01/26-05/03/26)
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS DRANK HERE (04/30/26-05/03/26)
Stand-up Comedy Nights (10/17/25-11/28/25)
Shrek, The Musical, Jr. (09/12/25-09/21/25)
Gid Pool and Mark Klein (01/17/25-01/24/25)
Toast to Season 27 (09/30/24-09/30/24)
Freaky Friday - A New Musical (09/27/24-09/29/24)
RING OF FIRE: THE MUSIC OF JOHNNY CASH (03/21/23-04/23/23)
What is the history of Florida Repertory Theatre ?
Florida Rep is one of Lee County and Southwest Florida’s most important cultural and educational institutions and has been named “Best Performing Arts Group” numerous times by Gulfshore Life Magazine and Florida Weekly, and its work was featured in the New York Times and covered in American Theatre Magazine. In addition to its work on stage as a regional theatre company, Florida Rep has very active and vital Education & Outreach arm that includes Theatre for Young Audiences & Lunchbox Theatre, Camp Florida Rep, an audition-only Theatre Conservatory Program, classes for youth and adults, and artist in residency programs.
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